No Italian job for Kane as Gareth rests 50-goal star

HARRY KANE is set to be rested for England’s upcoming nations League game against Italy at molineux on Saturday.

The captain, 28, scored his 50th international goal in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Germany, moving him one clear of Sir Bobby charlton into second place on England’s all-time list.

Kane is three goals off Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 goals for England, but the Tottenham man’s bid to close the gap further is set to be put on hold and Gareth Southgate will instead let Roma’s Tammy abraham lead the line against Italy. Southgate hinted he would rest him after the draw in munich, despite Kane’s desire to play every game for his country. He could return to face Hungary on Tuesday.

The England manager said: ‘We have clearly got to look after the welfare of the players.’